Installing fonts - invalid?

I purchased a new computer, and have to re-install several fonts I bought a few years ago. I found them in my order history and have downloaded and attempted to install a couple (Windows 7), but get a message something like "Unable to install. This does not appear to be a valid font."
Do fonts change? Might I have to buy them again?? I need about 6, so that runs into a fair amount of money ...
Thanks for your help,
Eva

Yes, yes and yes. Fonts do change as do operating systems and font usage and their licensing. If for whatever technical reason your old fonts no longer work, buying updated versions is your only option, if you don't want to use others.
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